ALERT: Houghton, MI

ALERT: Houghton, MI

The Houghton City Council has proposed an animal ordinance covering many species, including chickens and bees. There is a rather vague definition for “exotic animal” (see below) that could lead to enforcement on some commonly kept animals. Bird feeding and...
ALERT: Houghton, MI

ALERT: Texas snake and wild animal permit notifications

UPDATE 5/11/23: This bill failed to advance before the deadline. It is now dead for this session! Thank you to everyone who engaged in the process! UPDATE 4/14: This bill was heard again without notice and without being placed on the meeting agenda. The sponsor...
ALERT: Houghton, MI

ALERT: Illinois Animal Program Ban

UPDATE 3/10: The bill was sent to the Rules Committee (Illinois Rule 19(a)). UPDATE 3/1: HB3695 has been placed on the hearing agendas on both March 7 and March 9. Now is the time to voice your opposition by submitting a “Witness Slip.” Do so at both links...
ALERT: Houghton, MI

ALERT: Rhode Island Animal Program Ban

UPDATE: The Committee recommended that the bill be held for further study (i.e. it was tabled). UPDATE: This bill has a hearing on March 2 at 4:00 PM. Room 101 in the State House, 82 Smith St., Providence, RI 02903. First step. Go here and send your opposition...
ALERT: Houghton, MI

ALERT: Oregon Animal Program Ban

UPDATE 4/4: Oregon had an April 4 deadline for bills to clear their first Committee. This bill failed to meet that deadline so it is now dead. Thank you to everyone who testified and opposed this bill! UPDATE 3/25: This bill was removed from the 3/30 meeting agenda...